A University student and Iraq war veteran drowned Friday in Hyland Lake in Bloomington. Simon Chung, father of victim David Chung, said police told him the cause of death was hypothermia. David Chung was...

Blindfolds, paper cups and guessing games - all for a global cause. Community leaders and activists in the Twin Cities area urged students to "Think Outside the Bottle" as part of a national campaign launched...

T oney makes the world go 'round. But those who attribute an era of petroleum addiction as the culprit of major global conflicts might argue oil does. Throughout the University, experts, researchers,...

A unifying goal of advancing biotechnology and renewable energy is bringing the Far East to the Midwest. The University is hosting a conference Wednesday with China's highest-ranking biotechnology official...

University researchers could improve your next glass of cold, frothy beer. The University received a major U.S. Department of Agriculture grant as the lead institution in a 30-scientist consortium that...

More than 20,000 alumni and friends of the College of Human Ecology have been invited to celebrate its 106-year legacy with two special events Friday as the college prepares to move its four academic departments...

The Southeast Como Improvement Association has made it possible for residents and businesses to dispose of small electronic equipment for no charge. The GreenDisk Technotrash Can at the association's office...

TEditor's note: This article is the second in a two-part series about homelessness near the University. he face of homelessness has multiple expressions. Organizations and individuals throughout the University...

IEditor's Note: This is part one of a two-part series on homelessness at the University. Thursday's story will focus on University policies and opinions regarding homelessness. n the nooks and crannies...

Prototypes blowing up inside hoods, experimenting with flammable substances and trying to turn Crisco into fuel - all in a day's work for some University researchers. Lanny Schmidt, regents' professor...

Before students can make their way from downtown St. Paul to downtown Minneapolis along the Central Corridor transit line, an environmental impact statement must be created and approved. Kathleen O'Brien,...

Inside the recreational centers on campus one can find people lifting dumbbells, running on treadmills, chasing racquetballs and, of course,­­ waiting in line. Jim Turman, assistant vice provost...

Corn moves from the cob to the job for some University researchers. Professor Shri Ramaswamy and other University researchers are working to improve the properties and performance of the bio-based polymers...

Religion, tradition and controversy - all in a cup of tea. On Feb. 21 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously to allow a congregation in New Mexico to use hallucinogenic tea as part of a four-hour, twice-a-month...

Students, faculty and staff members from the Carlson School of Management, clad in business attire, marched up the stairs of the state Capitol on Sunday with a threefold goal in mind. Thirty students and...

Minnesota - land of 10,000 lakes, home to Paul Bunyan, home to the largest mall in America, and also home to one of the dirtiest rivers. The Minnesota River remains among the most polluted rivers in the...

The future of keeping University students warm in the cold winter months could lie in the fate of a bowl of Cheerios. On Feb. 17 the University received, after three years, a permit in the mail from the...

Historic preservation and energy efficiency are at the heart of the St. Paul campus with the new chiller plant at 1518 Cleveland Ave. N. Completed last summer, the chiller plant upgrades and improves the...

Explorers and educators are using maps, compasses and special laptops that can survive 50-below-zero temperatures to connect environmental issues with K-12 students across the globe. This week marks the...

Glass shards and pieces of burned wood paneling surround 1117 Eighth St. S.E., where a fire broke out early Sunday morning, leaving the house condemned. Around 1:15 a.m., Andy Cary, a political science...

In an attempt to address global environmental concerns, some University students are going above and beyond just having solar-paneled roofs. During college and after, many students participate in learning...

In a fast-paced and quickly changing world, new technology and modern approaches to education are vital. The University's liberal education requirements include four designed themes and cores. Of those,...

In an era of oil addiction and dependency, a new movement is exploring petroleum alternatives and opportunities to optimize motor vehicle efficiency. On Thursday, the dean of the College of Biological...

Sporting long underwear, wool socks, a fishing decoy and a bait bucket is all one needs to enter the world of spearfishing. That and a seven-pronged fishing spear. Spearfishing, also known as darkhouse...

Twin Cities officials are working to add to the Hiawatha light rail line and build on its success with another transit line. The central corridor proposal is for an 11-mile transit line connecting downtown...

From the greenhouses in St. Paul to the toilets in Middlebrook Hall, the University finds ways to be environmentally conscious. The University saves money by being green and administering environmentally...

Speakers are congregating at the University's Bell Museum of Natural History to share their research and photographs along with some of their own exotic tales. Sunday was the kickoff to the four-part series...

The residents of the Southeast Como neighborhood are working to save the environment and are saving money while they are at it. Thirty-nine business owners, landlords and residents signed up with the Southeast...

With the domino effect of smoking bans storming across the nation, some people are breathing cleaner air and some people are experiencing foggier business. The City Council voted 4-3 on outlawing smoking...

The Ethiopian Community in Minnesota task force will have elections Saturday at the St. Paul Student Center. The elections will conclude with the filling of nine executive positions from among 17 candidates. Mistir...

In between the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses lies a hotbed for purchasing used appliances, equipment and furniture, open to students and the general public. Mountains of school desks and towers of...

The Southeast Como Improvement Association's environmental coordinator, Justin Eibenholzl, works to make the air cleaner, the water clearer and the roses smell a little sweeter in the neighborhood. Southeast...

The University Medical Center, Fairview, is talking health care contracts with its health care workers. Negotiations started last week. The health care workers contract expires Feb. 28. The Service Employee...

This week the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees council will mail ballots to their local unions. The locals will vote on whether to accept the tentative agreement with the University. On...

It doesn't take a Vincent Van Gogh or a Paul Czanne to earn big bucks in the art of painting houses. Newspaper ads and fliers on campus not only boast of making money, but also of learning about the business...

When dealing with multimillion dollar contracts and the possibilities of protests, picket lines and strikes, a helping hand sometimes is crucial. Minnesota's Bureau of Mediation Services governs collective...

Getting students into college with fancy brochures and flashy guided tours around campus is one thing, but getting them out is another. Sometimes colleges that seem to be similar have very different graduation...

After four months of bargaining, approximately 30 trips to the negotiating table and 22 straight hours of negotiating, the University and the American Federal State, County and Municipal Employees unions...

Investing in fraternity parties and bat mitzvahs by launching a disc jockey business cashes in for some young entrepreneurs. Two University students are taking business into their own hands and have entered...

With the oldest of the baby boomers approaching their 60s, demand is booming for educational programs catering to these individuals. The University's department of work and human resource education will...

Even if you're not studying law, as a college student, knowing your rights and how the legal system works can be beneficial. The University Student Legal Service provides legal assistance to students....

Late-night trips to Wal-Mart for groceries and splitting medications in half to save money are all part of the financial game, according to a survey conducted by labor unions at the University. In January...

In a typical metropolitan area, a vehicle drives an average of three times around a city block to find a parking spot. "After a few years, the mileage covered by those vehicles searching for a parking...

For its final proposal, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union dropped all noneconomic issues and are demanding a replication of the Teamsters contract settlement. The University...

After 14 months of searching and 60 candidate interviews, John Finnegan was named the new dean of the School of Public Health. The appointment, made by Frank Cerra, senior vice president for Health Sciences,...

It is a safe bet most college graduates would like their major to provide them with financial security. According to the Job Outlook 2005 Survey, the five most in-demand college majors were business administration...

After another round of negotiations last week, the University and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union members could not reach an agreement. Negotiations began at 8:30...

Managing a checkbook can be tedious for some people, but so can managing the finances of one of the largest universities in the nation. With unions picketing before their offices along with limited state...

Steven Miles, professor of medicine and a faculty member in the Center for Bioethics, launched the first Harvard Street Forum on Friday calling attention to military medicine and torture. The Harvard Street...

On a regular basis, University associate professor Alexs Pate veers between correcting college essays and signing New York Times best-sellers. In the literary world, Pate is best known for his fiction...

After University officials' latest contract proposal, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union members walked away from the negotiation table without dessert and instead a wage...

The roles are reversed when professors take a seat in front of the blackboard. The Center for Teaching and Learning Services, in the Science Classroom Building on the East Bank, provides assistance to...

While honoring Paul Ming Hsien Sun, a recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals on Friday, the selection committee cited his visionary leadership. The award ceremony was at the...

With a new strategic positioning plan that focuses on turning the University into one of the top three public research institutions in the world, many professors say they are compelled to achieve that...

Maroon and gold spirit welcomed graduate students of all colors Thursday at the Graduate School Diversity Office welcome reception in the Weisman Art Museum. One hundred twenty graduate students of many...

Nils Hasselmo, president of the Association of American Universities, announced Wednesday he will retire in February 2006. Hasselmo led the association, which comprises 60 leading public and private research...

In light of homecoming spirit, the spotlight shone on University students performing in the "Go-Pher" Fame Talent Show at the Whole in Coffman Union. Ten students braved a stage filled with spotlights,...